Reynolds is in
ArchPundit
Mel Reynolds is officially taking on Jesse Jackson Jr for Congress.
TV Blogging
I can only second the positive review of MI-5 over at Slate
Cline as Police Chief
While Jackson gets the press, the real story here is that a white guy appeases white cops who are very angry at Daley. Cline is qualified and should do a decent job, but most importantly some of the most outspoken critics of Daley are the white cops and firefighters. Some of it justified, a lot of it not. By appointing a street cop like Cline, Daley may be reducing some tension there.
Anyone Want to Guest Blog Next Week
I’ll be out of town–anyone want a shot covering Illinois next week? Drop me a note–I still have to figure out logistics, but I think it is doable.
East Side Corruption Watch
In the I can’t believe it file, the Sauget Mayor accused of using village credit cards for personal use has stepped down and is being replaced by his great nephew.
That’s the way to solve the problem.
Republican Cattle Call 10/3
Just pretend it was up on 10/3.
1. Jack Ryan. Faltering a bit at the debate. Still has looks, charisma and money.
2. Steve Rauschenberger. Skipped the debate on principle. Not sure if the move will make him look like a crank or not, but still has organization.
3. Jim Oberweis. Seems to be energetic and contrary to last week making in roads with social conservatives.
4. John Borling. Maybe not so boring and is using spicy language and military terms to reinforce his views. Quick witted with this line,
John Borling on seeing the Blair Hull supporters quipped, "Ah, the beauty of paid help."
Quoted by the good folks at the Illinois Senate
5. Andrew McKenna. Solid but not spectacular.
6. John Cox. Hits the conservative issues, but not making headway.
7. Chirinjeev Kathuria. Shut out of debate, but headlines go to Rauschenberger. Given how early the race is the top 6 criteria for the debate is a bit weird.
8. Jonathan Wright. Nothing.Again.
9. Antonio Davis Fairman. Antonio Davis-Fairman To Attend Arrival Ceremony Hosted By President George W. Bush and First Lady Laura Bush For President Kibaki of Kenya. That’s something. I suppose.
For Those In California Remember To Save The Jackass
Gray Davis is a jackass–but save the jackass for stability’s sake.
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So tomorrow
I promise–got overloaded with St. Louis politics on Blog Saint Louis.